David Garrick, Actor (1716-1779). Head.
Drawing
1777 (drawn)
1777 (drawn)
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| Place of origin |
Pencil drawing depicting a portrait of the actor David Garrick, quarter-length. Signed and dated by the artist.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | David Garrick, Actor (1716-1779). Head. (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pencil drawing |
| Brief description | Pencil drawing by Edward Edwards (1738-1806) depicting the supposed last portrait of David Garrick, actor, drawn from life. Great Britain, 1777. |
| Physical description | Pencil drawing depicting a portrait of the actor David Garrick, quarter-length. Signed and dated by the artist. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | E. E. 1777 (Signed and dated) |
| Credit line | Forster Bequest |
| Object history | NB. This drawing was formerly "written off" (RP 63/240) due to theft. It was returned to the V&A in recent years. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | F.61 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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